Articles by Benedict Collins, Senior Writer, Security

Benedict is a Senior Security Writer at TechRadar Pro, where he has specialized in covering the intersection of geopolitics, cyber-warfare, and business security.

Benedict provides detailed analysis on state-sponsored threat actors, APT groups, and the protection of critical national infrastructure, with his reporting bridging the gap between technical threat intelligence and B2B security strategy.

Benedict holds an MA (Distinction) in Security, Intelligence, and Diplomacy from the University of Buckingham Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS), with his specialization providing him with an elite academic framework for deconstructing complex international conflicts and intelligence operations. He also holds a BA in Politics with Journalism, providing him with a strong investigative nature and the ability to translate complex security data into clear, actionable insights.

When he isn’t analyzing the latest data breach or security threats, Benedict enjoys running and cycling throughout the UK countryside.

Articles by: Benedict Collins

Top satellite communications company Viasat was also hit by Salt Typhoon – which shows just how widespread this massive attack was

By Benedict Collins published 18 June 25

Salt Typhoon didn't just go after telecommunications – they also tried to crack in to satellite comms.

OpenAI just signed a huge deal with the US government - and it could change the future of AI as we know it

By Benedict Collins published 17 June 25

OpenAI us putting its AI models under a new umbrella for the US government.

Your least-favorite browser finally added a proper password manager, and it could be a massive game-changer for secure business credential sharing

By Benedict Collins published 16 June 25

Manage your business credentials the easy way with Microsoft Edge's new secure password deployment tool.

86 million AT&T records leaked online - and this time they’re decrypted, so be on your guard

By Benedict Collins published 6 June 25

AT&T is investigating an archive that appeared online containing personal data and social security numbers.

Anthropic is building new Claude AI models specifically for US national security designed to handle classified information

By Benedict Collins published 6 June 25

US national security may soon be bolstered by Claude AI models from Anthropic.

OpenAI says it disrupted at least 10 malicious AI campaigns already this year

By Benedict Collins published 6 June 25

Multiple influence and disinformation campaigns using ChatGPT have been taken down by OpenAI.

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Microsoft launches free cybersecurity protection for European governments against AI threats and more

By Benedict Collins published 5 June 25

Microsoft is shoring up European cybersecurity with a new free-of-charge initiative.

Meta social media icons are being displayed on a smartphone among Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, and other products, with the Meta icon visible in the background.

Meta halts phone and browser tracking tools after researchers expose user snooping

By Benedict Collins published 4 June 25

Researchers spotted covert data extraction and tracking, but the apps responsible quickly removed the script.

Microsoft and other security experts want a proper naming system for the worst hackers around

By Benedict Collins published 3 June 25

Microsoft is looking to save precious seconds during cyberattacks by unifying threat actor naming.

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US banks don't want to have to reveal when they've been hacked

By Benedict Collins published 2 June 25

US banks aren't happy about having to disclose cyberattacks.

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Microsoft Authenticator begins password autofill phase out this week - so export now, or you could lose them forever

By Benedict Collins published 30 May 25

Microsoft wants users to switch to Edge, or lose their autofill privileges.

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Upgrading to Windows 11 just got easier - Microsoft introduces a new business backup tool

By Benedict Collins published 29 May 25

Businesses rejoice - upgrading to Windows 11 is now even easier.

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Most of CISA’s senior leaders are leaving the agency

By Benedict Collins published 28 May 25

Following a third staff reduction, CISA's leadership are leaving in droves.

Putin orders Microsoft, Zoom services to be 'throttled' in Russia

By Benedict Collins published 27 May 25

Microsoft and Zoom should be "throttled", Putin said.

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Legal Aid database hacked, 'significant amount' of data and criminal records stolen

By Benedict Collins published 19 May 25

The MoJ says that a 'significant amount' of data has been stolen from the Legal Aid Agency.

Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox browser apps on a mobile phone

These are the worst web browsers for sucking up all your data, so you may want to stop using them

By Benedict Collins published 8 May 25

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Google Chrome collects more data than any mobile browser.

World Password Day 2025: All the news, updates and advice from our experts as it happened

By Benedict Collins last updated 2 May 25

We rounded up all the best news, advice and more for World Password Day 2025.

1Password unveils new security and Agentic AI capabilities for XAM platform

By Benedict Collins published 22 April 25

New features are here for 1Password XAM.

The entire Pentagon defense technology team is resigning, putting US at huge risk of cyberattacks

By Benedict Collins published 16 April 25

The Defense Digital Service is being pressured to close by Elon Musk's DOGE.

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Immutable backup storage is the best protection against ransomware, but many businesses don’t have it

By Benedict Collins published 10 April 25

Immutable backup storage is key to protect against ransomware attacks, but many businesses don't use it.

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Spyware combing for data 'of use to China' hidden inside religious and cultural apps

By Benedict Collins published 9 April 25

Experts warn spyware is being loaded into cultural and religious apps to gather data.

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Businesses still haven’t stopped using weak passwords, and it’s getting super risky

By Benedict Collins published 3 April 25

NordPass research finds hundreds of thousands of business accounts are still using easy to crack passwords.

Do I really need antivirus for Windows 11?

By Benedict Collins published 3 April 25

Windows 10 service is set to end in October 2025, so when upgrading to Windows 11 do you really need antivirus?

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Great news everyone! Google is going to let you transfer your passkeys to a new phone

By Benedict Collins published 2 April 25

Code from the Google Password Manager suggests passkey import/export could soon be coming to the app.

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American cyber brass calls for retaliatory strikes against China, but is the US really ready?

By Benedict Collins published 1 April 25

The US isn't ready for a cyber war with China, but some want to hit back in revenge against Salt Typhoon.

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